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Today is the completion two weeks. I cooked my first LB meal today. Cooked some ground turkey, with a little beef and tomato bullion, then added some tomato soup. Had another good day, I did not bandage my wounds today since there has not been bleeding for the past two days. I am really trying to move on with my life and "Life is Good". Food is not longer the center of my life, I use to plan the weekend on where I would go to eat and what I would cook, now that is not even a thought. Not to mention my food/dining bill has basically ended. Let's see my shopping list was Silk Light Soy Milk, Special K protein Water mixes, and some 2% string cheese. I get my protein shake mix from the doctor "Chike" it is good. I plan to continue two shakes and one meal a day till I get my weight off. I am still not exercising enough, that will come with time.

I am f schedule for my first follow-up on the 31st, he will do a fill if needed. At this point I don't know that I need it, I have no hunger. I really have to push to get my 3 meals in two shakes and one soft food. Today I cooked some ground turkey then spiced it up and added some tomato soup. It was good, but I only had about a half cup and I was done. I am taking my vitamins, fish oil, calcium. Keep the faith it will all be worth it.

No, I have Luttrell.

Steeler350, the first week I was on clear liquids, nothing else. This week I am on full liquids, which means protein shakes and soups. I won't begin mushies till next week. For me it has not been an issue since yesterday was the first day I actually ate three meals. I have no hunger and have to make myself eat and drink.

Marko, sounds like you are doing great. My incisions are all high the lowest one being about 5 inches above my belly button. Just stick to your diet and then it won't matter what your driving

I went to my first group support meeting last night at my doctors office. I was able to weigh and had lost an official 24 lbs. Group was a nice collection of people in different stages of LB. But it was good information the doctor was there so we could ask anything and got some great advice. I will plan to make these monthly since I know people lose more when they have a peer structure. I am feeling even better today and went to a movie, setting in the chair was a little uncomfortable. I actually made myself eat 3 meals today, two protein shakes and one cream of mushroom soup thinned with beef broth. I still have no hunger. My wounds are looking better and maybe in another week they will be healed.

I went to my first group support meeting last night at my doctors office. I was able to weigh and had lost an official 24 lbs. Group was a nice collection of people in different stages of LB. But it was good information the doctor was there so we could ask anything and got some great advice. I will plan to make these monthly since I know people lose more when they have a peer structure. I am feeling even better today and went to a movie, setting in the chair was a little uncomfortable. I actually made myself eat 3 meals today, two protein shakes and one cream of mushroom soup thinned with beef broth. I still have no hunger. My wounds are looking better and maybe in another week they will be healed.

BigBossman I shaved my entire chest, but it looks like they only need from your breast to your belly button. I would be on the safe side and do more than what you expect. 18lbs down is great. I am down about 25 but have been at a stand still all week and only eating about 500 calories.

I a surprised you are having shoulder pain this far out. Hope the Tylenol works for you. I am taking Centrum Silver Chew-ables, you can find them anywhere, also chew-able Calcium, again, Walmart or anywhere. I also have fish oil, and a list of others to help make sure my hair does not fallout :tt1:. I am taking 4 weeks off, it should be a good jump start to my new life. I have group tomorrow night, and Dr. next Tuesday. I found out I have a 10cc band with a little fluid. All is well her.

Make sure you shave in advance and best to you BigBossMan

Sounds like Coach is all over this, moving on to a better life. Your story makes ma glad I shaved in advance. The cold is not so much an issue anymore, maybe I was running a low grade fever the first week. I would hope you can take your protein powder with you, but these days you never know. Stop in and post every now and then so we can see your progress.

I am having a good day, I went to Walmart and did a little shopping. I had someone with me to do all the bending, loading, etc. I just pointed and paid :thumbup:. I wanted to get some soups since I did not have any. I got tomato, cream of chicken, and cream of mushroom. I plan to begin adding these in slowly. I also got numerous pureed fruits for next weeks when I am on mushes. There was a good sugar free selection from Mott's and some creamed potatoes. I have a group meeting at Dr. Luttrell's on Thursday and actually looking forward to it. Then I have my first follow-up with him on Tuesday. I am approved till April 13th so I will have a full month to cover. This is very good. I really felt for the people who had to go back to work on Monday, I don't think that was a possibility for me. But again, I had hernia surgery as well. My swelling has gone down yet one of the incisions is still bleeding just a spot. Other than that the incisions look well. I guess when the hair grows out no one will ever know. I have not lost any additional weight but am doing good to get in 500 calories a day. I need more protein to create weight loss. I am so glad I shaved in advance, one of the guys in Men of March (Men's Room) is having to treat the rash caused by the shaving. I am sleeping better and that is very good. I got so little sleep the first week. Hope these post help. I know they helped me.

I am having a good day, I went to Walmart and did a little shopping. I had someone with me to do all the bending, loading, etc. I just pointed and paid . I wanted to get some soups since I did not have any. I got tomato, cream of chicken, and cream of mushroom. I plan to begin adding these in slowly. I also got numerous pureed fruits for next weeks when I am on mushes. There was a good sugar free selection from Mott's and some creamed potatoes. I have a group meeting at Dr. Luttrell's on Thursday and actually looking forward to it. Then I have my first follow-up with him on Tuesday. I am approved till April 13th so I will have a full month to cover. This is very good. I really felt for the people who had to go back to work on Monday, I don't think that was a possibility for me. But again, I had hernia surgery as well. My swelling has gone down yet one of the incisions is still bleeding just a spot. Other than that the incisions look well. I guess when the hair grows out no one will ever know. I have not lost any additional weight but am doing good to get in 500 calories a day. I need more protein to create weight loss. I am so glad I shaved in advance, one of the guys in Men of March (Men's Room) is having to treat the rash caused by the shaving. I am sleeping better and that is very good. I got so little sleep the first week. Hope these post help. I know they helped me.

Just wanted to touch base, I guess some of you had to return to work today. Not me I am taking more time off. I did leave the house today for the first time, it was brief but I can sure tell I have lost my strength. No real issue except still can only sleep a couple of hours at a time, yesterday I did not sleep from 6am to 9pm and still by midnight I was up. I guess I am getting about 4 hours a day. I have not lost any additional weight. Good luck to all.

I was banded last Monday, don't remember much about that day. But here a week later I am feeling much better. I did leave the house today just for about 30 minutes and maybe that was not such a good idea. I am sure it is just a matter of time. The good news is I am still not hungry. I make my 3 protein shakes each day, now off of broth. Next week is mushies, but at this time that is no big deal. I am having to learn to bend at the knees and not at the waste and that was the issue with my trip out today. I want to go to group support on Thursday, I think it will be good for me. Again thanks for reading my blog.

I was banded last Monday, don't remember much about that day. But here a week later I am feeling much better. I did leave the house today just for about 30 minutes and maybe that was not such a good idea. I am sure it is just a matter of time. The good news is I am still not hungry. I make my 3 protein shakes each day, now off of broth. Next week is mushies, but at this time that is no big deal. I am having to learn to bend at the knees and not at the waste and that was the issue with my trip out today. I want to go to group support on Thursday, I think it will be good for me. Again thanks for reading my blog.

Fab by 50 you should not be frustrated, first think about it have you really eaten anything to poop? You may be blessed that you did not have the chronic "D" some people have. I still have a swollen bloated stomach and it is much more in the evening than the morning. Other than the fact I still can't sleep over a couple of hours I guess I am doing well. I am not going back to work today, need more time I think because of the hernia surgery. I may go back next week. Keep the faith.

Be careful with the laxatives that was something that I was warned against and to only use a stool softener. The bloating may be from the swelling. Are you walking? Hope it all gets better soon

Sounds like everyone is doing well, I am on the two weeks liquid as well. I lost a lot the first couple of days, I think it was water weight since I have held my own for the pas couple of days. Still not hungry, not at all not a minute. Watching Food Network does not even do it. But I am drinking protein shakes and broth, still not getting enough but it is getting better. The only issues I have is I am cold all the time, smell everything, and my back hurts. Everything else is good. Thanks all.

WOW, you make my added heital hernia look like a piece of cake. I am glad you are doing better. Hopefully in a week this will just be another badge to wear. Did they Cath you during surgery? It sounds like your ordeal was very unpleasant. best of luck.

That is encouraging Coach, I still have trouble sleep over a couple of hours but it is getting better. Out about the staples, I did not get any, just glue and strips. I thought I was the only one with the smell thing going on, it is so odd. I smell everything. Also is anyone cold? I can't seem to get warm.

BigBossMan, I am still not eating so I guess full is not an option. But during this phase you should have little if any restriction since you need to be healing. I have not been hungry at all, have to make my self drink the broth and protein. Just think how proud you will be when you reach your goal and how proud you wife will be with her hunk of a man (hair or no hair).

Looks like ALABUBBA is well on his way. I understand about having to watch others eat. It may be odd but I have encouraged everyone to be as normal as possible, I have made this change for me and I really did not want it to be about anyone else. But when I am giving away my fat clothes those who tortured me won't get any.

I put away all my pain medicine today as I have not used it in a few days. I tried to return to normal. Also I begin to add back in my protein. I had one 20gm protein slim fast this morning and then broth for the rest of the day. I was able to do a little around the house, but by afternoon I was exhausted. It gets better everyday. Still no hunger and the dull headache has begun to go away.

I put away all my pain medicine today as I have not used it in a few days. I tried to return to normal. Also I begin to add back in my protein. I had one 20gm protein slim fast this morning and then broth for the rest of the day. I was able to do a little around the house, but by afternoon I was exhausted. It gets better everyday. Still no hunger and the dull headache has begun to go away.